Probably not as streaky but Plekanec for the last 2 seasons has had a great beginning only to slow down as the season went on.

That's less to do with him being streaky IMO and more to do with him playing against the best opposition lines for 20 minutes a night game in game out (and anchoring the PK). Now that Eller is developing into a better two way center, we'll be able to shift a bit of that responsibility his way, and Pleky should be able to stay fresh longer.

Probably not as streaky but Plekanec for the last 2 seasons has had a great beginning only to slow down as the season went on.

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Originally Posted by Noob616

That's less to do with him being streaky IMO and more to do with him playing against the best opposition lines for 20 minutes a night game in game out (and anchoring the PK). Now that Eller is developing into a better two way center, we'll be able to shift a bit of that responsibility his way, and Pleky should be able to stay fresh longer.

But in terms of goals, Plekanec appears to be more of a second-half player:

Goals per 82 games:

October: 18

November: 18

December: 16

January: 27

February: 30

March: 23

April: 12

Playoffs: 17

The April numbers are suspect because of the lack of data (only 33 games).

Any young player looking to break out does this. They spend all summer in the gym with suppys getting as strong as possible. Then 2 months in theyve lost the weight and struggle to keep up with the season

It might occasionally be interesting but really, looking at "just November" of a players career is no different than looking at "just Tuesdays" or "Friday away games when using 3rd jerseys". I wouldn't put too much (any) meaning into the data..